Thor Kitchen Electrical Short or Overcurrent

Oven trips the circuit breaker when turned on or during heating.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Shorted heating element, Pinched or bare wiring touching chassis, Faulty terminal block, Defective control board causing overcurrent

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety First: Do not repeatedly reset a breaker that trips immediately. Turn off power and inspect the oven before further use.

  • Inspect elements: Check the bake and broil elements for visible cracks or spots where the element may be touching the metal cavity.
  • Test elements: Disconnect element leads and test for continuity to chassis ground. Any continuity indicates a shorted element that must be replaced.
  • Check wiring: Inspect wiring harnesses behind the rear panel for melted insulation or wires pinched against sharp metal edges. Repair or replace as needed.
  • Terminal block: Examine the terminal block for burnt connections that could cause arcing and tripping.
  • Control board: If no external shorts are found, the electronic oven control board may be internally shorted and should be replaced.
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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Bake Element
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